Texas de Brazil, the world’s largest Brazilian-American churrascaria brand turns 20 on October 13, 2018. Renowned for its unique blend of Brazilian culture and fare complemented by the generous hospitality of Texas, the family-owned restaurant group which opened in Addison, Texas as Texas de Brazil Grill House. The name changed to Texas de Brazil Churrascaria in 1999 to better reflect the concept. Here are some fun facts from our first 20 years.

Today find Texas de Brazil in

57 LOCATIONS

serving 20 U.S. States and SEVEN foreign countries.

Texas de Brazil serves a ravenous appetite for authentic churrasco.

FIVE BITES

1.

Grilling ONLY the gaucho way.

In the past year alone, guests celebrated at least

22,000 BIRTHDAYS and marked over

18,500 ANNIVERSARIES.

is THE placeto celebrate!

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4.Most modern-day churrascarias have switched to using a gas grill, but Texas de Brazil insists on roasting its meats over natural wood charcoal–the authentic gaucho method handed down through generations. This gives the meats a deeper and more intense flavor with just the right amount of smokiness.

Over 20,800 limes per location are used every

year to mix up the refreshing Caipirinha,

the national drink of Brazil made with Cachaca

(a Brazilian spirit made with fermented sugar cane

juice), fresh lime and sugar.

Over two tons of limes per location per year!

Lime is king!2.

Yukka Fries and Kimchi Rice?

5.While consistency in service and traditional favorites on each menu have helped build the restaurant brand’s success, menus are tweaked to satisfy an international audience. For instance, yukka fries, Cream Cheese and Sweet Plantain sushi rolls, and Seaweed salad are found in Puerto Rico, while Mexico City offers a fresh Salsa Bar and South Korea features Kimchi Rice and Escondidinho (Shepherd’s Pie), and in the UAE, turkey is a churrasco addition.